3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of November 19, 2024; November 20, 2024; and November 21, 2024.
1.
Invocation
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of November 19, 2024; November 20, 2024; and November 21, 2024.
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
4.
Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code entitled "Animals" to increase minimum fines for repeat roaming dog and bite offenders and to clarify language regarding sterilization requirements of owned animals found free of restraint. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Interim Director, Animal Care Services]
4.
Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code entitled "Animals" to increase minimum fines for repeat roaming dog and bite offenders and to clarify language regarding sterilization requirements of owned animals found free of restraint. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Interim Director, Animal Care Services]
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with WHC STX, LLC, to provide non-emergency transportation services for the San Antonio Fire Department at an estimated cost of $55,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $275,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance approving contracts with B&E Medical Supply, Medwheels Inc., and Life Assist Inc., to provide Zoll Defibrillator, X-Series 12 Lead Accessories for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total estimated annual amount up to $770,000, and an estimated total aggregate amount of $3,850,000, beginning January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, with three additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., for the installation of ballistic windshields and side panel windows for specialty and patrol vehicles for the San Antonio Police Department for an estimated cost of $1,274,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $6,370,000 over the contract term, beginning upon award through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding for the first year of the contract in the amount of $1,274,000 is from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance approving a contract with The Brandt Companies LLC for preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair services for various types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, equipment, and supporting components at various City facilities for an estimated annual cost of $672,318 and an estimated total cost of $3,361,590 beginning upon award through August 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from each respective department’s FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP in the amount of $67,081 for the purchase and upgrade of the fire network computer located at the Parking Administration Building for the Aviation Department. Funding is from the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
10.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning S4 Financials and Ariba Procurement software licenses to support the Financials and Procurement Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has a seven-year base term with four optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $60,672,040.64 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Financials and Procurement Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $13,549,829.04. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
11.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure software licensing and implementation services for Sherpa Budget to support the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has an eight-year base term with three optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $4,023,010.42 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $1,743,222.12. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
12.
Ordinance extending the contract with Open LMS, LLC, to provide hosting services for a Learning Management System for an additional six-month period for $33,171 with four additional, six-month renewal options for an estimated total cost of $172,624 including all renewals. Funding of $33,171 for the extension is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for future years is contingent on City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
13.
Ordinance approving an amendment with AXON Enterprise, Inc. to add capacity to the existing contract for up to 400 additional Tasers over the next six years for a total of 1,850 Tasers, including all related accessories, and increasing the contract by an amount not to exceed $2,171,793.70 for a total contract amount of $11,773,693.70. A total of 65 tasers will be acquired in FY 2025 in the amount of $63,962.85 funded by the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
14.
Ordinance approving a contract with 3rd Generation Services, LLC, to provide custodial services for the San Antonio Public Library for an estimated annual cost of $1,840,000, and an estimated total contract cost of $9,200,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget and funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
15.
Ordinance approving a contract with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, for security services for the Aviation Department for an estimated annual cost of $1,179,334, and total contract cost of $5,896,670, from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
16.
Ordinance extending the Annual Contract for Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment Services for the San Antonio Airport System with Western States Fire Protection Co., beginning January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with three, one-month renewal options for a cost not to exceed $200,000. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
17.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., for Lightcast annual subscriptions for the Workforce Development Office, for the period October 19, 2024, through October 18, 2025, with a one-year renewal option, for a total cost of $76,419.35. Funding is from the FY 2025 SA: Ready to Work Fund Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
18.
Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $392,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC, for parking garage and parking lot sweeping services for the San Antonio Police Department; (B) Fox Truck World, LLC, for GS Products truck parts for repairs; (C) Litho Press, Inc., for door hangers and tags; and (D) Door Direct LLC for Citywide distribution of door hangers and tags. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with WHC STX, LLC, to provide non-emergency transportation services for the San Antonio Fire Department at an estimated cost of $55,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $275,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance approving contracts with B&E Medical Supply, Medwheels Inc., and Life Assist Inc., to provide Zoll Defibrillator, X-Series 12 Lead Accessories for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total estimated annual amount up to $770,000, and an estimated total aggregate amount of $3,850,000, beginning January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, with three additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., for the installation of ballistic windshields and side panel windows for specialty and patrol vehicles for the San Antonio Police Department for an estimated cost of $1,274,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $6,370,000 over the contract term, beginning upon award through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding for the first year of the contract in the amount of $1,274,000 is from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance approving a contract with The Brandt Companies LLC for preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair services for various types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, equipment, and supporting components at various City facilities for an estimated annual cost of $672,318 and an estimated total cost of $3,361,590 beginning upon award through August 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from each respective department’s FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP in the amount of $67,081 for the purchase and upgrade of the fire network computer located at the Parking Administration Building for the Aviation Department. Funding is from the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
10.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning S4 Financials and Ariba Procurement software licenses to support the Financials and Procurement Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has a seven-year base term with four optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $60,672,040.64 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Financials and Procurement Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $13,549,829.04. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
11.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure software licensing and implementation services for Sherpa Budget to support the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has an eight-year base term with three optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $4,023,010.42 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $1,743,222.12. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
12.
Ordinance extending the contract with Open LMS, LLC, to provide hosting services for a Learning Management System for an additional six-month period for $33,171 with four additional, six-month renewal options for an estimated total cost of $172,624 including all renewals. Funding of $33,171 for the extension is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for future years is contingent on City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
13.
Ordinance approving an amendment with AXON Enterprise, Inc. to add capacity to the existing contract for up to 400 additional Tasers over the next six years for a total of 1,850 Tasers, including all related accessories, and increasing the contract by an amount not to exceed $2,171,793.70 for a total contract amount of $11,773,693.70. A total of 65 tasers will be acquired in FY 2025 in the amount of $63,962.85 funded by the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
14.
Ordinance approving a contract with 3rd Generation Services, LLC, to provide custodial services for the San Antonio Public Library for an estimated annual cost of $1,840,000, and an estimated total contract cost of $9,200,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget and funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
15.
Ordinance approving a contract with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, for security services for the Aviation Department for an estimated annual cost of $1,179,334, and total contract cost of $5,896,670, from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
16.
Ordinance extending the Annual Contract for Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment Services for the San Antonio Airport System with Western States Fire Protection Co., beginning January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with three, one-month renewal options for a cost not to exceed $200,000. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
17.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., for Lightcast annual subscriptions for the Workforce Development Office, for the period October 19, 2024, through October 18, 2025, with a one-year renewal option, for a total cost of $76,419.35. Funding is from the FY 2025 SA: Ready to Work Fund Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
18.
Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $392,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC, for parking garage and parking lot sweeping services for the San Antonio Police Department; (B) Fox Truck World, LLC, for GS Products truck parts for repairs; (C) Litho Press, Inc., for door hangers and tags; and (D) Door Direct LLC for Citywide distribution of door hangers and tags. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
19.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of five (5) On-Call Construction Engineering and Inspections Professional Service Agreements with BGE, Inc.; ESP Associates, Inc.; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; KCI Technologies, Inc.; and Michael Baker International, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for a total of $20,000,000. Each agreement is for an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for a three-year term with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year extensions at $800,000 per extension for a total amount not to exceed $4,000,000 per contract. Funding is from various sources, including the 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds included in FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
20.
Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement with AG3 Group, LLC for the Underground Storm Drain Video Inspection Program for an estimated annual amount of $1,600,000, and a total contract value not to exceed $4,800,000 for a three-year period beginning upon City Council approval. Funding for the first year is from the Storm Water Operating Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is subject to City Council approval of future annual budgets. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
21.
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Con-Cor, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $810,857.72 for the Bazan Library Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) project. Funding is from Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
22.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,286,120 for the construction of Citywide Bridge Improvements (Downtown Bridge Rail). Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
23.
Ordinance approving the execution of an amendment in the increased amount of $176,383.50 for a total Professional Services Agreement amount of $430,947.40 with Pfluger Architects Inc. for additional architectural design services for the SAPD K-9 Unit Facility Relocation project. Funding is from Tax Notes included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
19.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of five (5) On-Call Construction Engineering and Inspections Professional Service Agreements with BGE, Inc.; ESP Associates, Inc.; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; KCI Technologies, Inc.; and Michael Baker International, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for a total of $20,000,000. Each agreement is for an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for a three-year term with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year extensions at $800,000 per extension for a total amount not to exceed $4,000,000 per contract. Funding is from various sources, including the 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds included in FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
20.
Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement with AG3 Group, LLC for the Underground Storm Drain Video Inspection Program for an estimated annual amount of $1,600,000, and a total contract value not to exceed $4,800,000 for a three-year period beginning upon City Council approval. Funding for the first year is from the Storm Water Operating Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is subject to City Council approval of future annual budgets. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
21.
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Con-Cor, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $810,857.72 for the Bazan Library Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) project. Funding is from Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
22.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,286,120 for the construction of Citywide Bridge Improvements (Downtown Bridge Rail). Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
23.
Ordinance approving the execution of an amendment in the increased amount of $176,383.50 for a total Professional Services Agreement amount of $430,947.40 with Pfluger Architects Inc. for additional architectural design services for the SAPD K-9 Unit Facility Relocation project. Funding is from Tax Notes included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
24.
Ordinance accepting the donation of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on four parcels totaling 54.692 acres known as the San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1 Phase II project located in Bexar County, Texas from San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $26,500.98 for due diligence expenses and closing costs to be paid from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund included in the FY 2025. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
25.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on a 151.14-acre tract of land known as the Roland Smith Ranch property located in Uvalde County, Texas from Roland Smith and Kimberly Smith, and authorizing payment to Mission Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $795,210.71 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, which is included in the FY 2025 – FY 2030 Capital Improvement Program. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
26.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone on a 271.33-acre tract of land known as the Bryant Ranch property located in Medina County, Texas from Penny A. Bryant, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $812,914.20 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
24.
Ordinance accepting the donation of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on four parcels totaling 54.692 acres known as the San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1 Phase II project located in Bexar County, Texas from San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $26,500.98 for due diligence expenses and closing costs to be paid from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund included in the FY 2025. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
25.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on a 151.14-acre tract of land known as the Roland Smith Ranch property located in Uvalde County, Texas from Roland Smith and Kimberly Smith, and authorizing payment to Mission Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $795,210.71 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, which is included in the FY 2025 – FY 2030 Capital Improvement Program. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
26.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone on a 271.33-acre tract of land known as the Bryant Ranch property located in Medina County, Texas from Penny A. Bryant, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $812,914.20 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures
Grant Applications and Awards
27.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance upon award of up to $2,202,537 in Community Services Block Grant funds awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to support programs that promote financial self-sufficiency for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and authorizing a budget, personnel complement, and revisions to the Community Action Advisory Board bylaws. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
27.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance upon award of up to $2,202,537 in Community Services Block Grant funds awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to support programs that promote financial self-sufficiency for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and authorizing a budget, personnel complement, and revisions to the Community Action Advisory Board bylaws. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
City Code Amendments
28.
Ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the City Code to update Traffic Control Schedules of Devices, adding 49 locations citywide where new installations of traffic control devices have occurred, and removing 30 locations citywide where devices have been altered or removed. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
28.
Ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the City Code to update Traffic Control Schedules of Devices, adding 49 locations citywide where new installations of traffic control devices have occurred, and removing 30 locations citywide where devices have been altered or removed. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
29.
Approving the appointment of Michele Dalbis-Robledo (District 7) to the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees for the remainder of a term of office to expire on September 30, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
30.
Approving the appointment of Francisco “Frank” Sanchez, Jr. (District 4) to the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission for the remainder of a term of office to expire on May 31, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
29.
Approving the appointment of Michele Dalbis-Robledo (District 7) to the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees for the remainder of a term of office to expire on September 30, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
30.
Approving the appointment of Francisco “Frank” Sanchez, Jr. (District 4) to the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission for the remainder of a term of office to expire on May 31, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
31.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Joint Use Agreement with CPS Energy to accommodate utility upgrades for the San Antonio International Airport and approving the reimbursement to CPS Energy in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding of $835,000 is from interim airport financing and included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. This action appropriates an additional $1,665,000 to Utility Infrastructure Upgrades project. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
32.
Ordinance approving the levy of a special assessment, levying an assessment and maintaining the assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1.25% of the gross hotel room revenue subject to local hotel tax that is derived from an individual room rental of qualified rooms, approving the Fiscal Year 2025 assessment roll, and approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Service and Assessment Plan for the San Antonio Tourism Public Improvement District. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
33.
Approval of an appeal of the decision of the Board of Adjustment, pursuant to City Code Sec. 28-5, to deny a 20 foot variance from the maximum 50 foot sign height restriction (to include a 10 foot additional grade) to allow for a multi-tenant sign to be 70 foot height and a 350 square foot variance from the maximum 300 square foot to allow a 650 square foot sign, located at 15000 IH-10. Approval of this item would allow the requested variance for the applicant. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Amin Tohmaz, Interim Director, Development Services]
34.
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Ordinance based on findings from the 2023 SBEDA Disparity Study. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development Department]
35.
Ordinance approving a contract with Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc., for medical laboratory testing services for the San Antonio Fire Department for an estimated annual cost of $37,630.50, and an estimated total cost of $188,152.50, beginning March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2028, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Valerie Frausto, Fire Chief, Fire Department]
36.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 31 Board of Directors and the Brackenridge Park Conservancy for up to $7,500,000 for various capital projects and operations in Brackenridge Park. Funding for this agreement is available through the tax increment produced by the Midtown TIRZ. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
37.
WITHDRAWN – Ordinance approving the naming of the New District 6 Destination Park to Luis Gomez Park located adjacent to 5800 Historic Old Highway 90. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
38.
Ordinance approving the renaming of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem to the “Roberto Rodriguez Westside Creeks Ecosystem.” [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
31.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Joint Use Agreement with CPS Energy to accommodate utility upgrades for the San Antonio International Airport and approving the reimbursement to CPS Energy in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding of $835,000 is from interim airport financing and included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. This action appropriates an additional $1,665,000 to Utility Infrastructure Upgrades project. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
32.
Ordinance approving the levy of a special assessment, levying an assessment and maintaining the assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1.25% of the gross hotel room revenue subject to local hotel tax that is derived from an individual room rental of qualified rooms, approving the Fiscal Year 2025 assessment roll, and approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Service and Assessment Plan for the San Antonio Tourism Public Improvement District. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
33.
Approval of an appeal of the decision of the Board of Adjustment, pursuant to City Code Sec. 28-5, to deny a 20 foot variance from the maximum 50 foot sign height restriction (to include a 10 foot additional grade) to allow for a multi-tenant sign to be 70 foot height and a 350 square foot variance from the maximum 300 square foot to allow a 650 square foot sign, located at 15000 IH-10. Approval of this item would allow the requested variance for the applicant. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Amin Tohmaz, Interim Director, Development Services]
34.
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Ordinance based on findings from the 2023 SBEDA Disparity Study. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development Department]
35.
Ordinance approving a contract with Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc., for medical laboratory testing services for the San Antonio Fire Department for an estimated annual cost of $37,630.50, and an estimated total cost of $188,152.50, beginning March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2028, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Valerie Frausto, Fire Chief, Fire Department]
36.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 31 Board of Directors and the Brackenridge Park Conservancy for up to $7,500,000 for various capital projects and operations in Brackenridge Park. Funding for this agreement is available through the tax increment produced by the Midtown TIRZ. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
37.
WITHDRAWN – Ordinance approving the naming of the New District 6 Destination Park to Luis Gomez Park located adjacent to 5800 Historic Old Highway 90. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
38.
Ordinance approving the renaming of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem to the “Roberto Rodriguez Westside Creeks Ecosystem.” [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Public Hearing
City Manager's Report
39.
City Manager’s Report
39.
City Manager’s Report
Executive Session
At any time during the meeting, the City Council may recess into executive session in the C Room to consult with the City Attorney's Office (Texas Government Code Section 551.071) and deliberate or discuss any of the following:
A.
Economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development).
B.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property).
C.
Legal issues related to litigation involving the City pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D.
Legal issues related to emergency preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
E.
Legal issues related to collective bargaining pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
A.
Economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development).
B.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property).
C.
Legal issues related to litigation involving the City pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D.
Legal issues related to emergency preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
E.
Legal issues related to collective bargaining pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of November 19, 2024; November 20, 2024; and November 21, 2024.
1.
Invocation
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of November 19, 2024; November 20, 2024; and November 21, 2024.
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
4.
Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code entitled "Animals" to increase minimum fines for repeat roaming dog and bite offenders and to clarify language regarding sterilization requirements of owned animals found free of restraint. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Interim Director, Animal Care Services]
4.
Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code entitled "Animals" to increase minimum fines for repeat roaming dog and bite offenders and to clarify language regarding sterilization requirements of owned animals found free of restraint. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Interim Director, Animal Care Services]
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with WHC STX, LLC, to provide non-emergency transportation services for the San Antonio Fire Department at an estimated cost of $55,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $275,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance approving contracts with B&E Medical Supply, Medwheels Inc., and Life Assist Inc., to provide Zoll Defibrillator, X-Series 12 Lead Accessories for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total estimated annual amount up to $770,000, and an estimated total aggregate amount of $3,850,000, beginning January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, with three additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., for the installation of ballistic windshields and side panel windows for specialty and patrol vehicles for the San Antonio Police Department for an estimated cost of $1,274,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $6,370,000 over the contract term, beginning upon award through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding for the first year of the contract in the amount of $1,274,000 is from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance approving a contract with The Brandt Companies LLC for preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair services for various types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, equipment, and supporting components at various City facilities for an estimated annual cost of $672,318 and an estimated total cost of $3,361,590 beginning upon award through August 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from each respective department’s FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP in the amount of $67,081 for the purchase and upgrade of the fire network computer located at the Parking Administration Building for the Aviation Department. Funding is from the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
10.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning S4 Financials and Ariba Procurement software licenses to support the Financials and Procurement Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has a seven-year base term with four optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $60,672,040.64 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Financials and Procurement Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $13,549,829.04. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
11.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure software licensing and implementation services for Sherpa Budget to support the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has an eight-year base term with three optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $4,023,010.42 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $1,743,222.12. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
12.
Ordinance extending the contract with Open LMS, LLC, to provide hosting services for a Learning Management System for an additional six-month period for $33,171 with four additional, six-month renewal options for an estimated total cost of $172,624 including all renewals. Funding of $33,171 for the extension is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for future years is contingent on City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
13.
Ordinance approving an amendment with AXON Enterprise, Inc. to add capacity to the existing contract for up to 400 additional Tasers over the next six years for a total of 1,850 Tasers, including all related accessories, and increasing the contract by an amount not to exceed $2,171,793.70 for a total contract amount of $11,773,693.70. A total of 65 tasers will be acquired in FY 2025 in the amount of $63,962.85 funded by the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
14.
Ordinance approving a contract with 3rd Generation Services, LLC, to provide custodial services for the San Antonio Public Library for an estimated annual cost of $1,840,000, and an estimated total contract cost of $9,200,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget and funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
15.
Ordinance approving a contract with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, for security services for the Aviation Department for an estimated annual cost of $1,179,334, and total contract cost of $5,896,670, from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
16.
Ordinance extending the Annual Contract for Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment Services for the San Antonio Airport System with Western States Fire Protection Co., beginning January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with three, one-month renewal options for a cost not to exceed $200,000. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
17.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., for Lightcast annual subscriptions for the Workforce Development Office, for the period October 19, 2024, through October 18, 2025, with a one-year renewal option, for a total cost of $76,419.35. Funding is from the FY 2025 SA: Ready to Work Fund Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
18.
Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $392,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC, for parking garage and parking lot sweeping services for the San Antonio Police Department; (B) Fox Truck World, LLC, for GS Products truck parts for repairs; (C) Litho Press, Inc., for door hangers and tags; and (D) Door Direct LLC for Citywide distribution of door hangers and tags. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with WHC STX, LLC, to provide non-emergency transportation services for the San Antonio Fire Department at an estimated cost of $55,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $275,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance approving contracts with B&E Medical Supply, Medwheels Inc., and Life Assist Inc., to provide Zoll Defibrillator, X-Series 12 Lead Accessories for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total estimated annual amount up to $770,000, and an estimated total aggregate amount of $3,850,000, beginning January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, with three additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., for the installation of ballistic windshields and side panel windows for specialty and patrol vehicles for the San Antonio Police Department for an estimated cost of $1,274,000 annually and an estimated total cost of $6,370,000 over the contract term, beginning upon award through December 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding for the first year of the contract in the amount of $1,274,000 is from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance approving a contract with The Brandt Companies LLC for preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair services for various types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, equipment, and supporting components at various City facilities for an estimated annual cost of $672,318 and an estimated total cost of $3,361,590 beginning upon award through August 31, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from each respective department’s FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP in the amount of $67,081 for the purchase and upgrade of the fire network computer located at the Parking Administration Building for the Aviation Department. Funding is from the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
10.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning S4 Financials and Ariba Procurement software licenses to support the Financials and Procurement Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has a seven-year base term with four optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $60,672,040.64 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Financials and Procurement Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $13,549,829.04. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
11.
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) to procure software licensing and implementation services for Sherpa Budget to support the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modernization and transformation program. The contract has an eight-year base term with three optional one-year extensions for an estimated contract value of $4,023,010.42 over the contract term including renewal periods. Funding for the implementation of the Office of Management and Budget Phase of the ERP Project is included in the FY2025 – FY2030 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $1,743,222.12. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
12.
Ordinance extending the contract with Open LMS, LLC, to provide hosting services for a Learning Management System for an additional six-month period for $33,171 with four additional, six-month renewal options for an estimated total cost of $172,624 including all renewals. Funding of $33,171 for the extension is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for future years is contingent on City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
13.
Ordinance approving an amendment with AXON Enterprise, Inc. to add capacity to the existing contract for up to 400 additional Tasers over the next six years for a total of 1,850 Tasers, including all related accessories, and increasing the contract by an amount not to exceed $2,171,793.70 for a total contract amount of $11,773,693.70. A total of 65 tasers will be acquired in FY 2025 in the amount of $63,962.85 funded by the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
14.
Ordinance approving a contract with 3rd Generation Services, LLC, to provide custodial services for the San Antonio Public Library for an estimated annual cost of $1,840,000, and an estimated total contract cost of $9,200,000, beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget and funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
15.
Ordinance approving a contract with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, for security services for the Aviation Department for an estimated annual cost of $1,179,334, and total contract cost of $5,896,670, from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
16.
Ordinance extending the Annual Contract for Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment Services for the San Antonio Airport System with Western States Fire Protection Co., beginning January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with three, one-month renewal options for a cost not to exceed $200,000. Funding is from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
17.
Ordinance ratifying a contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., for Lightcast annual subscriptions for the Workforce Development Office, for the period October 19, 2024, through October 18, 2025, with a one-year renewal option, for a total cost of $76,419.35. Funding is from the FY 2025 SA: Ready to Work Fund Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
18.
Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $392,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC, for parking garage and parking lot sweeping services for the San Antonio Police Department; (B) Fox Truck World, LLC, for GS Products truck parts for repairs; (C) Litho Press, Inc., for door hangers and tags; and (D) Door Direct LLC for Citywide distribution of door hangers and tags. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
19.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of five (5) On-Call Construction Engineering and Inspections Professional Service Agreements with BGE, Inc.; ESP Associates, Inc.; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; KCI Technologies, Inc.; and Michael Baker International, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for a total of $20,000,000. Each agreement is for an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for a three-year term with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year extensions at $800,000 per extension for a total amount not to exceed $4,000,000 per contract. Funding is from various sources, including the 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds included in FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
20.
Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement with AG3 Group, LLC for the Underground Storm Drain Video Inspection Program for an estimated annual amount of $1,600,000, and a total contract value not to exceed $4,800,000 for a three-year period beginning upon City Council approval. Funding for the first year is from the Storm Water Operating Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is subject to City Council approval of future annual budgets. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
21.
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Con-Cor, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $810,857.72 for the Bazan Library Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) project. Funding is from Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
22.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,286,120 for the construction of Citywide Bridge Improvements (Downtown Bridge Rail). Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
23.
Ordinance approving the execution of an amendment in the increased amount of $176,383.50 for a total Professional Services Agreement amount of $430,947.40 with Pfluger Architects Inc. for additional architectural design services for the SAPD K-9 Unit Facility Relocation project. Funding is from Tax Notes included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
19.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of five (5) On-Call Construction Engineering and Inspections Professional Service Agreements with BGE, Inc.; ESP Associates, Inc.; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; KCI Technologies, Inc.; and Michael Baker International, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for a total of $20,000,000. Each agreement is for an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for a three-year term with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year extensions at $800,000 per extension for a total amount not to exceed $4,000,000 per contract. Funding is from various sources, including the 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds included in FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
20.
Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement with AG3 Group, LLC for the Underground Storm Drain Video Inspection Program for an estimated annual amount of $1,600,000, and a total contract value not to exceed $4,800,000 for a three-year period beginning upon City Council approval. Funding for the first year is from the Storm Water Operating Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is subject to City Council approval of future annual budgets. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
21.
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Con-Cor, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $810,857.72 for the Bazan Library Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) project. Funding is from Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
22.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,286,120 for the construction of Citywide Bridge Improvements (Downtown Bridge Rail). Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
23.
Ordinance approving the execution of an amendment in the increased amount of $176,383.50 for a total Professional Services Agreement amount of $430,947.40 with Pfluger Architects Inc. for additional architectural design services for the SAPD K-9 Unit Facility Relocation project. Funding is from Tax Notes included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
24.
Ordinance accepting the donation of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on four parcels totaling 54.692 acres known as the San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1 Phase II project located in Bexar County, Texas from San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $26,500.98 for due diligence expenses and closing costs to be paid from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund included in the FY 2025. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
25.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on a 151.14-acre tract of land known as the Roland Smith Ranch property located in Uvalde County, Texas from Roland Smith and Kimberly Smith, and authorizing payment to Mission Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $795,210.71 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, which is included in the FY 2025 – FY 2030 Capital Improvement Program. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
26.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone on a 271.33-acre tract of land known as the Bryant Ranch property located in Medina County, Texas from Penny A. Bryant, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $812,914.20 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
24.
Ordinance accepting the donation of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on four parcels totaling 54.692 acres known as the San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1 Phase II project located in Bexar County, Texas from San Antonio Municipal Utility District No. 1, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $26,500.98 for due diligence expenses and closing costs to be paid from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund included in the FY 2025. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
25.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones on a 151.14-acre tract of land known as the Roland Smith Ranch property located in Uvalde County, Texas from Roland Smith and Kimberly Smith, and authorizing payment to Mission Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $795,210.71 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, which is included in the FY 2025 – FY 2030 Capital Improvement Program. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
26.
Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone on a 271.33-acre tract of land known as the Bryant Ranch property located in Medina County, Texas from Penny A. Bryant, and authorizing payment to Alamo Title Company as escrow agent in the amount of $812,914.20 from the San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corporation fund, included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures
Grant Applications and Awards
27.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance upon award of up to $2,202,537 in Community Services Block Grant funds awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to support programs that promote financial self-sufficiency for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and authorizing a budget, personnel complement, and revisions to the Community Action Advisory Board bylaws. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
27.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance upon award of up to $2,202,537 in Community Services Block Grant funds awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to support programs that promote financial self-sufficiency for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and authorizing a budget, personnel complement, and revisions to the Community Action Advisory Board bylaws. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
City Code Amendments
28.
Ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the City Code to update Traffic Control Schedules of Devices, adding 49 locations citywide where new installations of traffic control devices have occurred, and removing 30 locations citywide where devices have been altered or removed. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
28.
Ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the City Code to update Traffic Control Schedules of Devices, adding 49 locations citywide where new installations of traffic control devices have occurred, and removing 30 locations citywide where devices have been altered or removed. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
29.
Approving the appointment of Michele Dalbis-Robledo (District 7) to the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees for the remainder of a term of office to expire on September 30, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
30.
Approving the appointment of Francisco “Frank” Sanchez, Jr. (District 4) to the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission for the remainder of a term of office to expire on May 31, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
29.
Approving the appointment of Michele Dalbis-Robledo (District 7) to the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees for the remainder of a term of office to expire on September 30, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
30.
Approving the appointment of Francisco “Frank” Sanchez, Jr. (District 4) to the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission for the remainder of a term of office to expire on May 31, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
31.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Joint Use Agreement with CPS Energy to accommodate utility upgrades for the San Antonio International Airport and approving the reimbursement to CPS Energy in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding of $835,000 is from interim airport financing and included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. This action appropriates an additional $1,665,000 to Utility Infrastructure Upgrades project. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
32.
Ordinance approving the levy of a special assessment, levying an assessment and maintaining the assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1.25% of the gross hotel room revenue subject to local hotel tax that is derived from an individual room rental of qualified rooms, approving the Fiscal Year 2025 assessment roll, and approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Service and Assessment Plan for the San Antonio Tourism Public Improvement District. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
33.
Approval of an appeal of the decision of the Board of Adjustment, pursuant to City Code Sec. 28-5, to deny a 20 foot variance from the maximum 50 foot sign height restriction (to include a 10 foot additional grade) to allow for a multi-tenant sign to be 70 foot height and a 350 square foot variance from the maximum 300 square foot to allow a 650 square foot sign, located at 15000 IH-10. Approval of this item would allow the requested variance for the applicant. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Amin Tohmaz, Interim Director, Development Services]
34.
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Ordinance based on findings from the 2023 SBEDA Disparity Study. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development Department]
35.
Ordinance approving a contract with Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc., for medical laboratory testing services for the San Antonio Fire Department for an estimated annual cost of $37,630.50, and an estimated total cost of $188,152.50, beginning March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2028, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Valerie Frausto, Fire Chief, Fire Department]
36.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 31 Board of Directors and the Brackenridge Park Conservancy for up to $7,500,000 for various capital projects and operations in Brackenridge Park. Funding for this agreement is available through the tax increment produced by the Midtown TIRZ. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
37.
WITHDRAWN – Ordinance approving the naming of the New District 6 Destination Park to Luis Gomez Park located adjacent to 5800 Historic Old Highway 90. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
38.
Ordinance approving the renaming of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem to the “Roberto Rodriguez Westside Creeks Ecosystem.” [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
31.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Joint Use Agreement with CPS Energy to accommodate utility upgrades for the San Antonio International Airport and approving the reimbursement to CPS Energy in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding of $835,000 is from interim airport financing and included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. This action appropriates an additional $1,665,000 to Utility Infrastructure Upgrades project. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
32.
Ordinance approving the levy of a special assessment, levying an assessment and maintaining the assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1.25% of the gross hotel room revenue subject to local hotel tax that is derived from an individual room rental of qualified rooms, approving the Fiscal Year 2025 assessment roll, and approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Service and Assessment Plan for the San Antonio Tourism Public Improvement District. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
33.
Approval of an appeal of the decision of the Board of Adjustment, pursuant to City Code Sec. 28-5, to deny a 20 foot variance from the maximum 50 foot sign height restriction (to include a 10 foot additional grade) to allow for a multi-tenant sign to be 70 foot height and a 350 square foot variance from the maximum 300 square foot to allow a 650 square foot sign, located at 15000 IH-10. Approval of this item would allow the requested variance for the applicant. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Amin Tohmaz, Interim Director, Development Services]
34.
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Ordinance based on findings from the 2023 SBEDA Disparity Study. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development Department]
35.
Ordinance approving a contract with Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc., for medical laboratory testing services for the San Antonio Fire Department for an estimated annual cost of $37,630.50, and an estimated total cost of $188,152.50, beginning March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2028, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Valerie Frausto, Fire Chief, Fire Department]
36.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 31 Board of Directors and the Brackenridge Park Conservancy for up to $7,500,000 for various capital projects and operations in Brackenridge Park. Funding for this agreement is available through the tax increment produced by the Midtown TIRZ. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
37.
WITHDRAWN – Ordinance approving the naming of the New District 6 Destination Park to Luis Gomez Park located adjacent to 5800 Historic Old Highway 90. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
38.
Ordinance approving the renaming of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem to the “Roberto Rodriguez Westside Creeks Ecosystem.” [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Public Hearing
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City Manager’s Report
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City Manager’s Report
Executive Session
At any time during the meeting, the City Council may recess into executive session in the C Room to consult with the City Attorney's Office (Texas Government Code Section 551.071) and deliberate or discuss any of the following:
A.
Economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development).
B.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property).
C.
Legal issues related to litigation involving the City pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D.
Legal issues related to emergency preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
E.
Legal issues related to collective bargaining pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
A.
Economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development).
B.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property).
C.
Legal issues related to litigation involving the City pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D.
Legal issues related to emergency preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
E.
Legal issues related to collective bargaining pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).